Easel system and method of use

ABSTRACT

An easel system includes a mount with one or more brackets to secure the mount to a wall, the mount having openings extending through a thickness of the mount; the brackets create a gap between the wall and the mount; a first securement to be adjusted up and down; a second securement device to be adjusted up and down; the first and second securement devices are to support a canvas.

BACKGROUND 1. Field of the Invention

The present invention relates generally to easels for holding canvas or other media for painting and the like, and more specifically, to an easel system for mounting to a wall that provides for adjustment to hold variously sized media to allow for the artist to paint or otherwise create a work of art.

2. Description of Related Art

Easels are well known in the art and are effective means to hold a canvas for painting and the like. For example, FIG. 1 depicts a conventional easel 101 having legs 103 a-b with a support 105 and a top securement 107. During use, canvas rests on the support 105 while the top securement 107 holds the canvas in place during use by the artist.

One of the problems commonly associated with system 101 is limited. For example, the easel takes up unwanted space and can be unsightly.

Accordingly, although great strides have been made in the area of easels, many shortcomings remain.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The novel features believed characteristic of the embodiments of the present application are set forth in the appended claims. However, the embodiments themselves, as well as a preferred mode of use, and further objectives and advantages thereof, will best be understood by reference to the following detailed description when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:

FIG. 1 is a front view of a common easel;

FIG. 2 is a front view of an easel system in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 3 is a front view of the easel system of FIG. 2 with the canvas removed for clarity;

FIGS. 4A and 4B are side cross sectional views of the easel system of FIG. 3; and

FIG. 5 is a flowchart of the method of use of the easel system of FIG. 2.

While the system and method of use of the present application is susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiments thereof have been shown by way of example in the drawings and are herein described in detail. It should be understood, however, that the description herein of specific embodiments is not intended to limit the invention to the particular embodiment disclosed, but on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present application as defined by the appended claims.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

Illustrative embodiments of the system and method of use of the present application are provided below. It will of course be appreciated that in the development of any actual embodiment, numerous implementation-specific decisions will be made to achieve the developer's specific goals, such as compliance with system-related and business-related constraints, which will vary from one implementation to another. Moreover, it will be appreciated that such a development effort might be complex and time-consuming, but would nevertheless be a routine undertaking for those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of this disclosure.

The system and method of use in accordance with the present application overcomes one or more of the above-discussed problems commonly associated with conventional easels. Specifically, the present invention provides for a wall mounted easel system that is easily adjustable, while being mounted on the wall, and thereby provides for a compact and aesthetically pleasing easel system. These and other unique features of the system and method of use are discussed below and illustrated in the accompanying drawings.

The system and method of use will be understood, both as to its structure and operation, from the accompanying drawings, taken in conjunction with the accompanying description. Several embodiments of the system are presented herein. It should be understood that various components, parts, and features of the different embodiments may be combined together and/or interchanged with one another, all of which are within the scope of the present application, even though not all variations and particular embodiments are shown in the drawings. It should also be understood that the mixing and matching of features, elements, and/or functions between various embodiments is expressly contemplated herein so that one of ordinary skill in the art would appreciate from this disclosure that the features, elements, and/or functions of one embodiment may be incorporated into another embodiment as appropriate, unless described otherwise.

The preferred embodiment herein described is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise form disclosed. It is chosen and described to explain the principles of the invention and its application and practical use to enable others skilled in the art to follow its teachings.

Referring now to the drawings wherein like reference characters identify corresponding or similar elements throughout the several views, FIG. 2 depicts a front view of an easel system in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present application. It will be appreciated that system 201 overcomes one or more of the above-listed problems commonly associated with conventional easels.

In the contemplated embodiment, system 201 includes base mount 203 configured to be mounted to a wall or similar structure (not shown). The base mount has one or more openings 205, 207 extending through an entire thickness of the mount 203. First and second securement devices 209, 211 are secured to the mount along the openings 205, 207, and are adjustable via one or more adjustment means 213, 215. The securement devices can move up and down, thereby allowing for the easel to support variously sized canvases 217. It should be appreciated that although the mount 203 is shown as rectangular, the mount can vary in shape and material. Further, the mount can include decorations and the like to provide for an aesthetically pleasing appearance. AS better shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B, the securement device 209 can include a groove 408 to provide support for one or more paint brushes 210, thereby allowing for easy access and convenience.

As shown in FIG. 3, the one or more openings 205, 207 can vary in length, thereby providing the user with increased adjustment.

In FIGS. 4A and 4B, side cross sectional views demonstrate the movement of securement device 209, wherein a rod/bolt/protrusion 401 extends through opening 205 an engages with a tightening device 403, such as a nut, twisting handle, or the like. A front plate 405 is secured, thereby providing a means to support the canvas. As shown, the tightening device is loosened, allowing for the device to drop down, and be secured in place at a different position.

As further shown, one or more brackets 407, 409 provide a means for supporting the mount 203 to a wall brace 410 secured to the wall 412 via bolts, screws, or the like, thereby creating a gap that allows the user to adjust the securement devices while the mount stays secured to the wall. The brackets can be bolted, screwed, or otherwise mounted to the mount 203.

It should be appreciated that one of the unique features believed characteristic of the present application is the configuration of mount 203 with brackets 407, 409 that provide a means for securing the system to a wall and allows for the user to adjust the securement devices 203, 205 while the system remains in place.

In FIG. 5, a flowchart 501 depicts a method of use of system 201. During use, the user mounts the easel system to a wall and proceeds to adjust the securement devices as needed to fit a desired sized canvas, as shown with boxes 503, 505, 507. The user can then secure the canvas (or similar media) in place, and can proceed with painting or other artwork, as shown with box 509.

The particular embodiments disclosed above are illustrative only, as the embodiments may be modified and practiced in different but equivalent manners apparent to those skilled in the art having the benefit of the teachings herein. It is therefore evident that the particular embodiments disclosed above may be altered or modified, and all such variations are considered within the scope and spirit of the application. Accordingly, the protection sought herein is as set forth in the description. Although the present embodiments are shown above, they are not limited to just these embodiments, but are amenable to various changes and modifications without departing from the spirit thereof. 

1. An easel system, comprising: a mount with one or more brackets integral with and protruding from a back surface of the mount and configured to secure the mount to a wall, wherein the mount secures directly to the wall solely with the one or more brackets, the mount having: one or more openings extending through a thickness of the mount; wherein the one or more brackets create a gap between the wall and the mount; a first securement device having a first plate secured to an exterior of the mount and configured to be adjusted up and down via a first protrusion extending through the one or more openings, the first securement device having a groove configured to removably engage with a paintbrush; and a second securement device having a second plate secured to an exterior of the mount and configured to be adjusted up and down via a second protrusion extending through the one or more openings: wherein the first and second securement devices are configured to support a canvas via the first and second plates.
 2. A method of creating art, the method comprising: providing the system of claim 1; selecting a desired canvas; adjusting the first and second securement devices to fit the desired canvas; and securing the desired canvas to the mount. 